1) A watershed initiative in Yewol, Ethiopia brought communities together to replenish depleted resources through soil and water conservation efforts. 2) Terracing and other structures built through community contributions of 60 days of work each prevented erosion and increased water availability. 3) Crop yields and diversity increased along with household incomes through use of improved practices, market access, and livestock innovations like bull distributions. 4) The success attracted policymaker attention, resulting in budget increases and expansions of the approach.